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So you want to produce a play.
There could be many reasons for this: you’re a writer that wants to put up your own work. You’re an actor that’s always wanted to play a particular role. You’re an artist with a vision and a burning passion to tell a story. You’re… well, you get the idea. The “why” could be anything. But it is your own. We’re not here to debate the merits and flaws of your motivation. I’m much more of a hands-on kind of guy, so let’s talk about the “how.”
The process of producing live theatre is long and complicated, requiring planning, commitment and cooperation, so this shall be the first of a series of posts dedicated to answering the question “how to produce a play?”
Step One? Find a script.
It’s true: there are some artists who mount shows with no scripts. They’re called improvisers. That’s not what we’re doing here.
I’m also assuming you’re not self-producing your own work (a practice I highly encourage playwrights do). So how do you find a new play?
Well, there are a number of fantastic resources you can consult. But you’ll get the best results if you already know what kind of show you want to produce.
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